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Welcome to Country
Aboriginal Elder, Luther Cora
(Luther comes from the Bungarre family of the Yugumbeh language group).
Chair’s welcome
Industry oration
Dr Michael Easson AM
Independent Chair, ASFA (Australia)
Jim Minto
Former ASFA Chair (Australia)
The next decade: measuring up globally
For the first time at an ASFA Conference, we will have not one but two opening speakers. As day one
of the Conference coincides with the announcement of the new American President, global politics will
be on everyone’s mind. With the geopolitical landscape in a state of flux, our speakers will examine the
opportunities, challenges and potential conflicts that lie ahead.
The future of international politics and economy
Dr Friedman will explore the current economic climate within a historical context. The period between
1991 and 2008 was a unique time. The old normal has now returned. It is a period where economic
stresses create geopolitical stresses and geopolitics redefines economics. The Eurasian landmass is
undergoing intensifying conflict and internal crises. Europe, Russia, the Middle East and China are
all in this condition. The trigger was the 2008 economic crisis, and a resulting export crisis that is still
unfolding. Dr Friedman will discuss this with a particular emphasis on the results of the US election.
Dr George Friedman
Founder and Chairman,
Geopolitical Futures (USA)
Facilitator:
Robyn Petrou
(Fellow of ASFA, ASFA AIF)
Chief Executive Officer, Energy Super and
Chair, ASFA QLD State Executive (Australia)
Australia: where to from here?
In the context of the US election and current political environment, driving economic reform will be
a challenge for Australian governments. Providing economic leadership in today’s world means re-
envisioning old economic models to discover new ones. John Howard will candidly discuss his vision for
Australia’s economic and political future, and in particular the increasingly important role of business,
including the superannuation industry, in this changing world. Howard will examine what we need to do
to measure up on the world stage and detail steps for handling the growing concerns of globalisation
and threats to economic stability.
Hon. John Howard OM AC
Former Prime Minister of Australia (Australia)
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Official opening/Keynote one
10.30am – 12.15pm, Halls 3 and 4 (Ground Floor)